Thomas R. Fortino

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS

Downers Grove, IL 60515

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CRD#: 2579139

Professional summary

Thomas Rudolph Fortino, who also goes by Thomas R Fortino, Tom Fortino, is a registered financial advisor currently at BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC located in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Thomas is registered as an IAR (Investment Advisor Representative) and started their career in finance in 1995. Thomas has worked at 9 firms and has passed the Series 65, Series 63, Series 7, Series 22, Series 6 and Series 24 exams.

Question & Answer

Are you a "fiduciary"?

Yes

Aliases

Thomas R Fortino | Tom Fortino

Other business activities

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1) 08/2012 - PRESENT, ALPHA WEALTH GROUP, 1815 S. MEYERS RD. OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL 60181, EXECUTIVE OFFICER, INSURANCE SALES, FIX ANNUITIES HOURS DEDICATED: 20-30/WEEK (20-30/WEEK DURING TRADING HOURS) 2) 01/2014 - PRESENT, BJF PROPERTIES LLC, GLEN ELLYN, ILLINOIS, OWNS ONE COMMERCIAL AND ONE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY. NEITHER MANAGE NOR OVERSEE/TAXES & PAPERWORK HELP. HOURS DEDICATED: 0-1/WEEK (0-1/WEEK DURING TRADING HOURS) 3) 10/2017 - Present, Illinois Retirement Institute, LLC, not investment related 1815 S. MEYERS RD. OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL 60181, educational retirement workshops, 20 hrs/mo 6 hrs/mo during trading; conducting classes presenting information on taxes, market risk, estate planning and asset protection for pre-retirees and retirees

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CRS (Customer Relationship Summary)

Certified licenses

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None

Experience

Current

March 17, 2014 - Present

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Office #1: 2001 Butterfield Road Suite 501, Downers Grove, IL 60515

RIA

CRD#: 137658

Downers Grove, IL

Past

September 28, 2010 - December 31, 2012

ALPHA WEALTH GROUP

RIA

CRD#: 155139

OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL

Past

June 15, 2006 - November 16, 2011

KEN STERN & ASSOCIATES INC

RIA

CRD#: 110092

OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL

Past

December 16, 2005 - August 6, 2010

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 32444

OAK BROOK, IL

Past

February 13, 2004 - December 16, 2005

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

CRD#: 30613

LYNNFIELD, MA

Past

January 2, 2002 - February 19, 2004

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 32444

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

July 23, 1999 - December 31, 2001

ASSET PLANNING SOLUTIONS, INC.

CRD#: 46091

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

April 16, 1998 - October 6, 1999

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

CRD#: 32444

SAN DIEGO, CA

Past

September 19, 1997 - March 27, 1998

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

CRD#: 2936

CINCINNATI, OH

Past

January 31, 1995 - May 1, 1997

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

CRD#: 5181

BOSTON, MA

Past

January 31, 1995 - September 4, 1997

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

CRD#: 468

BOSTON, MA

Primary Firm SEC Registration

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BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 137658 / SEC#: 801-67628

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/16/2007 Approved)

State Registrations and Notice Filings

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IAR

means the advisor is registered as an Investment Advisor Representative in this state and is authorized to provide investment advice to clients there.

Highlighted states indicate IAR registrations

IAR

Illinois
(3/17/2014)

IAR

Michigan
(10/25/2021)

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Exams

State Security Law Exam

IAR

Series 65

Date: 2/7/2006

Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination

State Security Law Exam

Series 63

Date: 1/30/1995

Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 7

Date: 2/9/1999

General Securities Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 22

Date: 7/31/1996

Direct Participation Programs Representative Examination

General Industry/Product Exam

Series 6

Date: 1/30/1995

Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Representative Examination

Principal/Supervisory Exam

Series 24

Date: 10/18/2005

General Securities Principal Examination

Current Firm

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

CRD#: 137658 / SEC#: 801-67628

RIA

Registered Investment Advisory firm - (3/16/2007 Approved)

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Contact information

Main Address

1745 S Naperville Rd Suite 200, Wheaton, IL 60189

Mailing Address

Phone number

(630) 653-1400

Established

Firm type

Fiscal year end

# of Employees

244

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Customer Relationship Summary (CRS / SEC)

Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

RWA ADV 2A (7/30/2025)

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Thomas R. Fortino

Professional summary

Question & Answer

Aliases

Other business activities

Blog Corner

CRS (Client Relationship Summary) - RIA

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Certified licenses

Experience

ALPHA WEALTH GROUP

KEN STERN & ASSOCIATES INC

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

INVESTORS CAPITAL CORP.

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

ASSET PLANNING SOLUTIONS, INC.

FIRST ALLIED SECURITIES, INC.

THE O.N. EQUITY SALES COMPANY

JOHN HANCOCK MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

SIGNATOR INVESTORS, INC.

Primary Firm SEC Registration

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

State Registrations and Notice Filings

Exams

Series 65

Date: 2/7/2006

Series 63

Date: 1/30/1995

Series 7

Date: 2/9/1999

Series 22

Date: 7/31/1996

Series 6

Date: 1/30/1995

Series 24

Date: 10/18/2005

Current Firm

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

Contact information

SEC notice filing (52 States and Territories)

Documents

Part 2 Brochures

Red Flags

Company Information

BROOKSTONE WEALTH ADVISORS, LLC

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